How to Watch England vs. DR Congo: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 32
England secured the top spot in Group L after beating Croatia 4-2, drawing 0-0 with Ghana, and finishing with a 2-0 win over Panama. Harry Kane leads the team with three goals, supported by Jude Bellingham’s two, as England aims to move beyond previous near-misses—a quarterfinal exit in 2022 and a semifinal loss in 2018.
DR Congo advanced from a tough Group E, highlighted by a 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan, balancing a 1-0 defeat to Colombia and a goalless draw with Portugal. This marks only their second appearance at the World Cup, the first being in 1974. Yoane Wissa has scored three goals for the team, while defenders Chancel Mbemba and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have helped keep Portugal from scoring.
The teams meet for the first time at a World Cup, with England aiming to push deeper into the tournament and DR Congo hoping to make history.
Where to Watch England vs. DR Congo
- TV Channel: FOX (United States)
- Live Streaming: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website
The match will air on FOX in the U.S., with streaming options accessible via FOX platforms. The streaming service fubo is a great choice, offering a free trial for new users, allowing viewers to watch ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels without cable.
Match Details and Kickoff Time
The England vs. DR Congo game kicks off on Wednesday, July 1, at 12 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Other Matches on July 1 and 2 (Eastern Time)
- July 1 - Belgium vs. Senegal (4 p.m.)
- July 1 - USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (8 p.m.)
- July 2 - Spain vs. Austria (3 p.m.)
- July 2 - Portugal vs. Croatia (7 p.m.)
- July 2 - Switzerland vs. Third Place (11 p.m.)
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is the first World Cup hosted by three countries and features 48 teams—expanded from the traditional 32—resulting in more matches and knockout games.
Matches will take place in 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle in the U.S.; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.
Key Tournament Info
- Total Teams: 48, including Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, DR Congo, England, France, Germany, USA, and more.
- Total Matches: 104 games across group stages and knockout rounds.
- Broadcast: FOX and FS1 for English coverage (available on fubo), Telemundo and Universo for Spanish (streamable via Peacock and DIRECTV).
- Final Match: Scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
Is the U.S. Playing?
Yes, the United States automatically qualified as one of the host nations along with Canada and Mexico and has reached the knockout stages.
